4 Colonial Hotels That are Ideal to Stay in During the Christmas Week

Shiny crystal chandeliers, oak wood furniture, marble floors and classy white colonnades- the old world charm of the Colonial hotels are impossible to resist. And if you are planning a holiday getaway with your family during the Christmas week, then visit these Colonial hotels:

1. Windamere Hotel, Darjeeling

Nowhere you will find this timeless allure of the Colonial era ever-present than the Windamere Hotel. Overlooking the majestic Himalayas, this hotel is a classic example of history well-preserved.

Once a boarding house for the British tea planters, this place retains its original flavour in every corner you visit. The Christmas week celebrations at the Windamere Hotel (the only British Colonial hotel in Darjeeling), is something you cannot afford to miss.

This year, performing artists Carolyn Allen and Paul Smith, starring in their show ‘The Totties – unleashed!, will be leaving the audience rolling on the floor with their witty and frivolous performances. If you want to book a hotel in Darjeeling during the Christmas season, book your stay at the Windamere Hotel.

2. Eastern  and Oriental Hotel, Malaysia

This hotel was built when Penang was the first British port in Malaysia. This hotel is operational since 1885 and was the first property of the Sarkies brother. This hotel went through major renovation between 1996 and 2001 and comprises of 100 well-fashioned suites in its heritage wing and another 122 modern luxurious suites and rooms in their Victory Annex. This place has been visited by the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Rudyard Kipling.

3. Manila Hotel, The Philippines

This Colonial hotel was built by the Americans when they acquired The Philippines from Spain. Standing just opposite to the Rizal Park, this hotel features 570 luxury rooms with hints of local decor. From John F. Kennedy to Michael Jackson, this hotel has hosted many eminent personalities from all over the globe.

4. Schoone Oordt Country House, South Africa

Compared to Colonial properties in Asia, the Colonial hotels in South Africa have a style of their own. Most of these Colonial properties were private residences that were later turned into hotels. Schoone Oordt Country House dates back to 1853. This building with an intricate Georgian facade and a Victorian verandah that’s laced with filigree, this boutique hotel is famous for its unique charm. This Christmas, take your family on a journey through the Colonial era in South Africa by staying in this beautifully restored boutique hotel.